Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 10, 2024

At Alexa Recipes (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we understand that your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we ensure your data is protected when you visit our website (alexarecipes.com, referred to as the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information that help us improve your experience on the Site. The types of information we collect include:

a. Personal Information:

Personal information refers to data that can be used to identify you as an individual. This includes:

Identifiers: such as your name, email address, postal address, IP address, and any unique online identifiers.
Contact Information: such as your phone number and any communication you have with us.
Billing Information: payment data if you make a purchase on the Site.
Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username and any personal preferences you save.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

When you interact with our Site, we automatically collect certain data about your device and browsing patterns:

Log Data: includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time of your visit.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to gather information such as your preferences and pages you interact with.

c. Information from Third Parties:

We may receive additional information from third parties such as payment processors, analytics tools, and advertising partners to enhance the service we provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide Services: Fulfill your requests for recipes, email subscriptions, or purchases.
Personalize Content: Tailor the content and recommendations based on your interests.
Analytics and Improvements: Understand how users interact with our Site to improve user experience and performance.
Advertising: Serve relevant advertisements and monitor the success of advertising campaigns.
Communication: Send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide updates regarding your use of the Site.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser that help us enhance your experience on the Site. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the Site, such as accessing secure areas.
Performance Cookies: Help us analyze how users interact with the Site.
Functional Cookies: Store your preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver ads relevant to your interests.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the Site.

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with third-party service providers for the following reasons:

Payment Processing: For handling transactions via Stripe or PayPal.
Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and other tools to track and report on website usage.
Advertising Partners: Advertising networks such as Google AdSense may collect your browsing data to display personalized ads.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may share your data to comply with legal obligations.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send periodic updates, recipes, or promotional materials. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email you receive.

6. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is secure. We have implemented various technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. For example, we may retain your email address for newsletter purposes until you unsubscribe.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
Object: Object to the processing of your data, including for marketing purposes.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@alexarecipes.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and advertisements. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites, and you should review their respective privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the data we collect, please contact us at:

Alexa Recipes
Email: info@alexarecipes.com